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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Obituary: John Whipple III

John Whipple III, 63, of Bradenton, died May 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Obituary: Vera Giusti

Vera Giusti, 100, of South Dartmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died May 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 28, 2014
Kids camps heat up the Key this summer

The Observer presents Longboat Key's summer camp options.

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  • Neighbors
Marie Perrotti submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Marie Perrotti submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sheri Potter, right, has been troop leader for Troop 254 for six years. She hopes the experience will help instill a sense of community in the girls.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 27, 2014
The Good News: Sheri Potter

Using the tradition of folding and retiring the flag, Girl Scouts of the Gulf Coast Troop 254 create a sense of community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Turtle Watch is responsible for the Manatee County side of Longboat Key, under a state research permit held by Mote.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 27, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Smile for the Sea Turtles

Volunteers of the Longboat Key Turtle Watch received the proceeds from their recent wine tasting at Harry's Continental Kitchen from Lynn and Harry Christensen on May 27. The event drew over 100 people in an effort to raise money and awareness for sea turtles during their nesting season.

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Kay and Dave Walker with Uschi Cooper and Karen Gallagher
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Memorial Day Poolside Picnic

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated Memorial Day with a poolside picnic on May 26. The Anna Maria String Band entertained attendees as they enjoyed cocktails and conversation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Island Chapel choir sings along to “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Memorial Day Service

The Longboat Island Chapel honored veterans with a Memorial Day service May 25. Members of the church and community were treated to patriotic music, the procession of the colors and a presentation of four memorial wreaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rebecca De Oliveira, Monica Doyle and Laura De Oliveira
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Resort at Longboat Key Club's Memorial Day Barbecue

The Resort at Longboat Key Club held a Memorial Day barbecue on May 24. The beach event embraced the island atmosphere with a Jimmy Buffet-style musician and margaritas.

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Les Ciseaux Salon & Spa’s Kristina Shabalina, Angela Johnston, Nicci Phillips and Annie Sanfilippo with Bill Carman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association Annual Meeting

The St. Armands Circle Association held its annual meeting on May 21, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Island House. Attendees were treated to cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before they got down to business with the meeting and awards.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Last call for graduates

The Longboat Observer is seeking all 2014 high school and college graduates who live on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys for its annual graduation special.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Side yard becomes private oasis

Spanish Main Yacht Club residents Jim and Phyllis McGuire decided to put their green thumbs to use this past winter by creating a small oasis in their side yard.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Tennis team nets success on the court

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center Women's 4.0 55-and-up team competed April 26 and April 27 at the 2014 USTA Florida Adult 55 & Over League Sectional Championships in Daytona Beach.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Aging in Paradise receives sponsorship

Longboat Island Chapel's Aging in Paradise Resource Center recently received a $10,000 platinum lead sponsorship from Sarasota Bay Club, a luxury retirement community.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Obituary: Barbara Martin Heindle

Barbara Martin Heindle, 70, of Manasquan, N.J., died May 6.

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